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Taylor Falkner Elected to Manatee County Bar Association Board of Directors – Young Lawyers Division
Taylor E. Falkner, Esq.
Land Use, Local Government Law
PRESS RELEASE: Bradenton-Sarasota, Florida (April 26, 2023) – Blalock Walters is pleased to announce that the Manatee County Bar Association, an organization focused on improving the administration of justice and service to the public, has elected land use and local government attorney, Taylor E. Falkner, to its Young Lawyers’ Division Board of Directors. Blalock Walters has a deep-rooted history with the Manatee County Bar Association, exemplified by the firm’s numerous attorneys who have served as members, six of whom have served as Past-President.
Falkner joins litigation attorney, Jonathan T. Tortorici, who also serves on the Young Lawyers Division board. Daniel P. VanEtten, litigation attorney, is a member of the Manatee County Bar Association Board of Directors.
Manatee County Bar Association is a nonprofit voluntary organization for attorneys and judges in Manatee County, Florida. The association has approximately 345 members and is dedicated to enhancing the legal profession, serving the community and promoting fellowship.
The purposes of Young Lawyers Division are to orient recently admitted lawyers to their responsibilities as members of the Manatee County Bar Association, Inc. and to promote continuing legal education and professional development. The Division also provides opportunities for social activities, pro bono activities, and participation in projects for the betterment of the MCBA, the Bench, the legal community, and the community in general.
Jonathan Fleece to Present “Health Care’s Accountable Care World” at 4th Annual Practical Strategies in Contemporary Health Conference
Jonathan D. Fleece, Florida Board Certified Health Law attorney at Blalock Walters, is a featured presenter at the 4th Annual Practical Strategies in Contemporary Health Care conference on November 9, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Keiser University. In his...
Matt Westerman is Panelist on Employment Law for Lawyers & Lawyers as Employers, Manatee County Bar Association
CLE SEMINAR – SAVE THE DATE! “EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR LAWYERS & LAWYERS AS EMPLOYERS” MANATEE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Wednesday – October 30, 2013 – 12:00 Noon until 4:00 pm 3.5 hours CLE, including 1.0 Ethics (will be applied for) Our October membership meeting will...
Ann Breitinger is Presenter on “HIPAA Omnibus Rule Compliance Deadline Has Arrived. What’s Next for your Medical Practice?”
The HIPAA Omnibus Rule, published in the Federal Register on January 25, 2013, created substantial new HIPAA Privacy and Security compliance requirements authorized by 2009 amendments to HIPAA (the “HITECH” Act) that go into full force and effect September 23, 2013. ...
There is Still Time To Comply with the HIPAA Omnibus Rule
On January 25, 2013 the Department of Health and Human Services issued the Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules Under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act and the Genetic Information...
Today, 9/23/13 is the Deadline for HIPAA Compliance
Today, September 23, 2013, is the deadline to comply with the new HIPAA requirements. In most cases, practitioners will need to update their current Business Associate Agreements and Notice of Privacy Practices, among other changes, to comply with the new rules. ...
Cliff Walters Selected in Best Lawyers in the Practice Area of Real Estate Law
Bradenton-Sarasota, FL – Blalock Walters, P.A. is pleased to announce that Clifford L. Walters, III was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2014 in the field of Real Estate Law (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken,...
Big Changes for Florida LLCs
Recently, the Florida legislature adopted a new limited liability company act. This new Florida LLC Act (the “Revised Act”) will be codified in Chapter 605 of the Florida Statutes and becomes effective on January 1, 2014. Initially, it will apply to all LLCs in...
Attorney Ann Breitinger Presents “HIPAA Omnibus Rule Countdown: 27 Days (and Ways) to Reach Compliancy”, August 28, 2013
Keynote speaker Ann K. Breitinger, Esq. will present "HIPAA Omnibus Rule Countdown: 27 Days (and Ways) to Reach Compliancy" at The Breakfast Club Meeting at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center on August 28 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Register here. The HIPAA Omnibus Rule,...
Will Robinson Earns Florida Board Certification in Real Estate Law
Bradenton-Sarasota, FL – The law firm of Blalock Walters, P.A. is pleased to announce that William (Will) Cloud Robinson, Jr., a principal with the Firm, has earned board certification in real estate by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education....
Anna Maria Adopts New Restrictions on Houses
In January of this year, the City of Anna Maria attempted to place a ban on all vacation rentals in the City. Blalock Walters represented more than 30 affected property owners, and was instrumental in the City’s decision to rescind this action. However, once the...
